Joy

Dec 14, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets, 21 but test...

Contact an Old Friend

Dec 13, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (NIV) “Make new friends, but the keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold” is a line from a Girl Scout song that I learned as a child.  It is so...

Sing Out Loud!

Dec 12, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;     break forth into joyous song and sing praises. This psalm tells us to sing a new song of praise to our God, for God has done marvelous things. Many psalms tell of sadness,...

Watch the Sunrise

Dec 11, 2014 | Devotions

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (NIV) Whenever I have read this passage, the part that stands out to me more than anything is...

Think It Through

Dec 10, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.  (KJV) This well-known verse has the wonderful term “glass” instead of “mirror” as is...

Play Like a Child

Dec 9, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Today’s Scripture: Mark 10:15 15 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” (NIV) “We must receive the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand with simplicity, faith, humility and...